If you’re like me, you not only enjoy being crafty with paper and other crafting supplies, but you also like to make crafty-style food. So, I’ve decided to start posting articles about “food craft” ideas. What do I mean by “food crafts?” Basically, I’m talking about getting creative with the presentation of food. For example, you can make regular cupcakes…or you can do something unique and creative in how you decorate or present them.
With Valentine’s Day coming this month, I thought I’d post a link to a recent “crafty food” idea I saw on the Oprah Winfrey show that had creative ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve. One of the items on the show was literally called “Strawberry Champagne Sparkler Cupcakes.” I thought this idea would work great for a creative Valentine’s Day dessert or even for celebrating a wedding anniversary, and so on.
Basically, it is mini cupcakes made with champagne and served with strawberries in a champagne flute. There is champagne in the cupcakes, in the frosting, and for soaking the strawberries. It looks really festive and fun. You can see a picture of them and get the recipe (which they say is low in fat) on Oprah’s site by following this link.
I also came across recommendations for inexpensive champagne that doesn’t taste inexpensive, in case the idea of baking with champagne sounds extremely expensive. Yeah, it’s not tap water, but hopefully these champagne options (approximately $15 or less) will help you out, if this dessert is something you want to try. Option 1: Cristalino Brut Rose Cava Option 2 : Zardetto Prosecco Brut
Happy Crafting (and eating) to you,
AJ
Tags: champagne, cupcakes, dessert, Valentine's Day, wedding anniversary